Starbucks Planning A Waltham Location
Starbucks location would be part of large development in North Waltham.
Starbucks is planning to build a new location in North Waltham, according to two Waltham city councilors.
The national coffee chain is planning a new store in a proposed development at the intersection of Lexington Street and Trapelo Road, according to Waltham City Councilor George Darcy, whose ward encompasses the project. City Councilor Edmund Tarallo, who has a city planning background, confirmed the plans to Waltham Patch.
“In the application … they specifically named it … as a Starbucks,” Tarallo told Waltham Patch.
The store would the city's first Starbucks.
A public hearing about the development will be held on Monday, April 23 at 8 p.m. at Waltham City Hall. Specifically, the Council will discuss upon the developer's special permit request to reduce the number of parking spaces, have a drive-thru window for a bank and serve fast food, according to Tarallo.
In 2003, the City Council rejected a proposed Starbucks because of ideaquate parking, according to City Councilor Robert Logan's comments on previous Waltham Patch story about Starbucks.
A bank, Asian restaurant and other retail stores are also proposed for the 9,000 square foot site, which used to be a Shell gas station, according to Tarallo. Darcy said Daniel Uyu is named as the developer. About 4,800 square feet is reserved for "hard goods" tenants, and the remainder would be for Starbucks the bank and Asian restaurant, according to Tarallo.
Uyu bought the property in July of 2009, according to Darcy. Workers have recently torn the gas station down, he said.
Ryan Grannan-Doll
5:27 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Well, this is interesting news. What do people think of it?
Supersonic
7:37 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
I will tell you what I thi k of that Ryan- its about time!! Hooray, yeah and a big shout out to Starbucks! My neighbor and I have have been on edge waiting for a dedicated Starbucks to come to this city! Frankly, I don't know what has kept it away this long! More than words on Moody is good, but we need one open with early morning hours! I would like to see one come to the South side of town ASAP! There coffe is delicous and most importantly TASTES like coffee should! not this kiddie stuff that D&D sells all watered down and I'm sorry tomsaynthe color of a creamsicle!! And how about a nice place to sit and relax and read or study or do whatever the educated person likes to do in a true coffee shop, what makes this even better is a Barns &Noble to go along with it!! My taste buds and nuerons are watering at the idea, lol. Ok that's asking for too much I will absolutley settle and be happy with just a Starbucks! Thanks R for the post!!
Kristine Munroe
5:30 pm on Thursday, April 12, 2012
I find that Waltham has a serious lack of coffee shops at the moment. Cafe on the Common has limited hours and parking isn't always great, Dunkin Donuts usually doesn't have suitable seating, More Than Words also has limited seating...Panera is okay, I guess, but there aren't a lot of places in Waltham where you can sip a drink and comfortably spend a little bit of time. I'd rather a unique indie coffee shop pop up in Waltham, but if it's Starbucks or nothing, I'd pick Starbucks.
Martha Creedon
6:10 am on Friday, April 13, 2012
Wait, what? "Parking isn't always great?" With a huge city garage less than a half a block away?
Steve gripson
2:33 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
This needs to happen. I go to Belmont everyday to get starbucks. Can't stand the "coffee" served at dunkins. Please please please!!!!!
LMN
2:05 pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
I would LOVE to see one on the corner of main & newton st. There is ample lot space for parking and a Starbucks. WELL NEEDED
Don Michael Donahue
4:53 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
WAITING Everyday for Starbucks! It's JULY!!!
when are they opening?
Ryan Grannan-Doll
4:59 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Don,
Don't get your hopes up here. The permits are currently under review by the City Council. That is often a lengthy process. They must have those permit before they can open.
Supersonic
9:50 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I finally got so tired of waiting I went to the Stop n Shop (WestNewton) and bought to large ground types of their brand! Breakfast blend and Medium roast and guess what fellow Starbucks lovers -IT'S FREAKIN DELISH!!! I know the thrill of actually walking into a Starbucks but D&D I just can't drink and this is the next best thing AND it tastes just like a nice hot Starbucks and for me who is up at 4 am - have my good brand coffee maker (which always helps) set on automatic brew and there it is waiting for me every A.M. at 4!!!! I love it and of course reading my morning iPad news! I give it 5 stars for a home brew if anyone is really jones-in for some good rich quality coffee!!! Hope this helps a little! Happy 4th!
Cindy Lewis
9:50 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I hope something will be done to help with the traffic situation at this intersection. The traffic gets backed up with cars entering/exiting Shaw's. We don't need to make the situation worse.